Vladimir Horowitz

Vladimir Horowitz

Birthday: 1903-10-01

Place of Birth: Kiev, Russian Empire [now Ukraine]

Biography: Vladimir Samoylovich Horowitz (19031989) was an American classical pianist and composer born in the Russian Empire. He was acclaimed for his virtuoso technique, his tone color, and the excitement engendered by his playing. He is recognized as one of the greatest pianists of all time.

Movies

Magic Moments of Music – Horowitz in Moscow
Magic Moments of Music – Horowitz in Moscow

After more than 60 years, the uncrowned king of 20th century pianists returned to his freedom-torn h...

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Horowitz in Moscow
Horowitz in Moscow

A recording of Horowitz's historic 1986 recital in Moscow, the program also includes highlights of h...

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Horowitz Plays Mozart
Horowitz Plays Mozart

In March 1987, pianist Vladimir Horowitz embarked on an extraordinary project. For the first time in...

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Horowitz: The Last Romantic
Horowitz: The Last Romantic

A stimulating study which features concert footage and interviews with the master pianist. Includes ...

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Horowitz in Vienna
Horowitz in Vienna

Vladimir Horowitz's piano recital in 1987 at the Musikvereinssaal in Vienna....

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Horowitz in London
Horowitz in London

Vladimir Horowitz's piano recital in 1982 at Royal Festival Hall in London....

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The Art of Piano - Great Pianists of 20th Century
The Art of Piano - Great Pianists of 20th Century

This is a film that encapsulates the essence of a great pianistic age that married virtuosity and mu...

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Horowitz: A Reminiscence
Horowitz: A Reminiscence

Wanda Horowitz reminisces about her husband, the great pianist Vladimir Horowitz, with clips from hi...

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The Golden Age of the Piano
The Golden Age of the Piano

Academician and piano expert David Dubal narrates this absorbing documentary chronicling the instrum...

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Horowitz at the White House
Horowitz at the White House

Piano Vladimir Horowitz in a televised recital from the White House on 26 January 1978, on the occas...

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Alexander Scriabin – Towards the Light / Calculation and Ecstasy
Alexander Scriabin – Towards the Light / Calculation and Ecstasy

Alexander Scriabin (1872–1915) born in Moscow, was an innovative, mystical, avant-garde Russian pian...

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